tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post2636756964005725200..comments2024-03-28T11:15:57.026-04:00Comments on The Uncataloged Museum: Leave Your Desk Behind: Thoughts on Outdoor ExhibitsLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833927749919826650noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post-3414382062240381242011-06-02T13:48:52.793-04:002011-06-02T13:48:52.793-04:00This makes me think of a project a museum I worked...This makes me think of a project a museum I worked for did several years back. While the museum was closed for renovations, they opened a "micro-museum" - just a single exhibit case - in the college library. Students who may have never come to the museum interacted with ideas and objects as often as they frequented the library. It was hugely popular. Goes to show that working outside the physical bounds of our space is a good idea!Meghanhttp://march.rutgers.edu/author/mgholmes/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post-8791056836913314442011-05-24T16:55:12.740-04:002011-05-24T16:55:12.740-04:00Michelle--
Lovely--and somehow the boardwalk seems...Michelle--<br />Lovely--and somehow the boardwalk seems like a great place to learn about NJ celebrities--I assume Bruce Springsteen was among them! And in a way I think it's easier to have conversation sometimes when we're not "supposed" to be learning something.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833927749919826650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post-12893547320807423022011-05-23T13:31:19.115-04:002011-05-23T13:31:19.115-04:00A couple of weekends ago I was visiting my family ...A couple of weekends ago I was visiting my family in New Jersey, and encountered the "NJ Hall of Fame," an attractive installation of photography, with biographical notes and an audio interactive, of famous NJ natives. The difference? It was right on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, and people were wandering in having just come from the souvenir kiosks and arcades and on their way to the beach bar. The place was full of lively conversation, surprise, and interest and folks were devoting a fair amount of time to experiencing the NJ stories of the celebrities. I really admired this approach - taking the museum to a place where the people are, and celebrating state heritage in a place strongly associated with it. And what a treat to find it there - enhancing a relaxing day at the seaside with just a little learning and reflection on recent local/regional history.Integrated Systemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326071120855371015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post-79902261225212691692011-05-01T01:53:39.892-04:002011-05-01T01:53:39.892-04:00I enjoy seeing exhibits in unique places. Whether ...I enjoy seeing exhibits in unique places. Whether it's outdoors like you mentioned above or in an airport--I think exhibits that are in unexpected or different areas can ultimately draw in different types, if not more visitors to a museum. In a way, exhibits like this are the ultimate marketing idea for a museum. Just like a large buildboard on the side of the road--an outdoor exhibit can catch the visitor's eye and draw them into the museum<br /><br />Samantha<br />http://museuminternmusings.blogspot.comSamanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146219610418531109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post-9143148797166141932011-05-01T01:52:47.672-04:002011-05-01T01:52:47.672-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146219610418531109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post-62342663416738494412011-04-23T17:29:44.499-04:002011-04-23T17:29:44.499-04:00Sounds like a great project--I'd encourage som...Sounds like a great project--I'd encourage some testing with various community groups/audiences/ages as you go along...good luck!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833927749919826650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2931042383463966050.post-21574377168292564042011-04-22T09:20:46.040-04:002011-04-22T09:20:46.040-04:00I'm working on a permanent outdoor exhibit for...I'm working on a permanent outdoor exhibit for our historical society. We'll have about 20 signs at various points of interest with stories, history and reproductions of archival photos. It's a collaborative project involving several community groups and organizations. Hopefully, we'll convince people that history does matter!Rye Historyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917246666104630503noreply@blogger.com